National Geographic Society (U.S.)

"The sixth edition of the award-winning atlas--the ultimate resource for knowing everything about our changing world--features photos, fascinating facts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics-- Provided by publisher.

Learn about the 50 states in this book filled with facts, maps and colorful pictures.

Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.

Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.

"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"-- Provided by publisher.

"5,000 Cool Facts About Everything treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts"-- Provided by publisher.